Sergeant Dayne Campbell Bikes Across Canada for Cancer

A Vancouver Police Department officer is riding across Canada to raise awareness and funds for children battling cancer after his teenage daughter was diagnosed and treated for a rare form of cancer.

“Your solo bike ride to raise awareness and funds for children battling cancer is not only admirable, but very brave,” said Chief Myron Demkiw, who was one many people greeting Sergeant Dayne Campbell on the Toronto leg of his journey. “As parents, we certainly all know we would do absolutely anything we can for our children. I know cancer is affecting your family with your daughter’s diagnosis right now in a way that I can relate to, having being diagnosed myself with cancer a number of years ago.”

Demkiw related that his doctors recommended an aggressive treatment.

“While successful, it took a toll physically and mentally,” he said. “I came to appreciate what the support of family and friends means. Your support and determination in helping your daughter is absolutely incredible and we simply want to do our part in contributing to support you and your daughter during this time."

After Sergeant Campbell’s teenage daughter was diagnosed in 2023 with myxoid liposarcoma, a rare form of cancer, he embarked on the unsupported solo and self-funded ride from British Columbia on May 6.

On June 12, he made a brief stop at Toronto Police headquarters.

“The support of my family and friends helped me thorough the toughest times during my treatment. Your support and determination is helping your daughter more than you can know,” Demkiw said. “Myself and the members of the Toronto Police Service, your policing family, are sending their thoughts and prayers for your daughter’s health and recovery and for the strength of your family.”

Campbell has had one rest day, June 11, since he started his journey on the west coast that will take him to Eastern Canada.

“I am trying to do this within a 45 to 60-day window,” he said. “So far, this has wildly exceeded my expectations. The support from my Brothers and Sisters in Blue along the way has been absolutely fantastic. It has also given me the opportunity to speak with them and promote the cause.”